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Gemstones, Minerals & Fossils
Gemstones and Minerals
How do you know if it's worth faceting
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<blockquote data-quote="SneakyCuttlefish" data-source="post: 362465" data-attributes="member: 3340"><p>Depends what you mean by "worth cutting". If you want to have it cut for sentimental reasons than clear quartz can certainly be worth cutting as it can be really stunning. If you want it cut for selling later on I would not recommend it as the cost of cutting far out-weighs the end price. Unless it's really big with a fantasy concave cut or carving that would catch the eye of a collector.</p><p></p><p>Determining what the stone is,is another ball game all together. You will need to do a specific gravity test or pop it onto a refractometer. If it you can make out the original crystal faces and they are in the shape of a hexagon its a pretty safe bet to say its quartz. Or you can just send it to lefty and he'll tell you lol. :lol:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SneakyCuttlefish, post: 362465, member: 3340"] Depends what you mean by "worth cutting". If you want to have it cut for sentimental reasons than clear quartz can certainly be worth cutting as it can be really stunning. If you want it cut for selling later on I would not recommend it as the cost of cutting far out-weighs the end price. Unless it's really big with a fantasy concave cut or carving that would catch the eye of a collector. Determining what the stone is,is another ball game all together. You will need to do a specific gravity test or pop it onto a refractometer. If it you can make out the original crystal faces and they are in the shape of a hexagon its a pretty safe bet to say its quartz. Or you can just send it to lefty and he'll tell you lol. :lol: [/QUOTE]
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